The, have you tried any of these when trying to get lean?

1️⃣Keto, fasting, and low carb diets

2️⃣Doing mostly cardio

3️⃣Under-eating with very low caloric intake

4️⃣Following a one-size-fits-all plan with zero customization or accountability

Although men may do very well at first with fasting and cutting carbs, at some point they're likely to hit a plateau, especially if strength training regularly. One day, they may want a piece of bread or a beer and feel discouraged when their weight kicks back up 10-fold from increased water retention.

For women, these top 4 mistakes are not just ineffective, they can cause the opposite effect in the body and actually increase body fat over time.

Why?

Women are not small men. Our physiology is completely different thanks to hormones. But this doesn't have to be a negative! Knowledge is power and will help you make better choices.

In women, low carb diets and lots of cardio make it extremely difficult to grow muscle mass, let alone retain it. Considering that women lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass each decade after age 30 if not actively strength training, this is a problem beyond just physique - it affects safety in older age, bone health, and longevity.

This reduction in muscle mass then decreases the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and women start burning less calories at rest.

With a decreased BMR, low calorie intake, and insufficient carbs, the body cannot consume as much food as before while retaining its shape, and more of what you eat will be stored as body fat.

Not only that, extremely low carb diets impact women's fertility. The body will not feel "safe" to reproduce because carbs are crucial for ovulation and hormone production in women.

This is exactly why we are so passionate about what we do. In a world of conflicting information, we're committed to sharing with a healthy, sustainable way to support your health and fitness goals.

Here's what we know that actually works:

🔹Nutrition science education that includes all the macronutrients, not adhering to restrictive fad diets or protocols used for radical health interventions (like keto)

🔹Balanced macronutrients, including carbohydrates, fats and proteins (p.s. carbs are not just "white" foods; they're also vegetables!)

🔹Prioritizing progressive strength training (at least 3x/week to see change in the body and with enough challenging weight/reps/tempo to solicit a growth response)

🔹Fueling with food you love, not restricting, because if it's not sustainable, it's not attainable

🔹Applying a customized program that includes a nutrition science educational course and expert 1-on-1 coaching

Want to learn more? Scroll to the bottom of this email and check out our free nutrition master class today!

Upcoming Workshop:

Whether you're a current member or new to The Green Door Life, we invite you to join us on Thursday, February 18th for a free clean beauty workshop!

Christine Calegari will lead us through a 60-minute class via Zoom, which you can join from anywhere.

While we may not be wearing much makeup these days, having the tools to feel refreshed and polished in just a few minutes for all of our endless Zoom meetings can be a reasonable part of your self-care routine!

You will learn about Christine's:

Go-to five minute makeup routine

Favorite products

Other useful make-up and skincare tips and tricks

What clean beauty is and why it's important

Register in advance by February 7, and you'll receive complimentary samples in the mail before the workshop.

(If you register after 2/7, you will still get samples but they may not arrive in time)

Feel free to send this to a friend who wants free beauty products! 

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